ASELSAN, one of the leading companies in the Turkish defense industry, has delivered the DORUK-2 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems to the Turkish Army for the first time.
These systems consist of advanced electro-optical sensors that can adapt to terrain and weather conditions and have high-resolution imaging and monitoring capabilities.
DORUK-2 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems are designed to fulfill the Turkish Army's needs for tasks such as image intelligence, target detection, target tracking, and targeting. The system can be integrated into platforms such as tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and mortars.
ASELSAN signed a contract with the Turkish Army in 2021 for the development and production of DORUK-2 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems. Under this contract, ASELSAN will deliver 100 DORUK-2 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems to the Turkish Army. The delivery of these systems will be completed by the end of 2023.
ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol said in a social media post after the delivery, "Our goal is always to do better, to do the best. With this vision, we have delivered the DORUK-2 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems, which we developed, to our army for the first time.".
What are the features of the DORUK-2 Electro-Optical System?
DORUK-2 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems are advanced electro-optical sensor systems developed by ASELSAN and delivered to the Turkish Army. These systems have the following features:
- It is an integrated system that includes a thermal camera, day vision system, laser rangefinder, digital magnetic compass, GPS, and laser pointer.
- It weighs less than 4.2 kg, including the battery.
- Working hours are longer than 4 hours.
- The operating temperature range is -30°C to +55°C.
- Storage temperature is between -40°C and +65°C.
- Waterproofing is provided at a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes.
- The environmental conditions standard is MIL-STD-810G.
- It can be used in patrol and border security activities, cross-border operations, directing artillery units, reconnaissance and surveillance.
- It can be used in different configurations: handheld, on a tripod, or remotely controlled.
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